Which is cheaper, the Seiko Ice Diver or the Squale Matic?

At MSRP the Seiko Ice Diver is the cheaper of the two at $900, against $1,595 for the Squale Matic — a $695 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Ice Diver or the Squale Matic?

The Seiko Ice Diver wears larger at 45mm versus 44mm for the Squale Matic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Ice Diver or the Squale Matic?

The Squale Matic is rated to 600m versus 200m for the Seiko Ice Diver.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Ice Diver or the Squale Matic?

The Seiko Ice Diver carries a 70-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale Matic.

What movement does the Seiko Ice Diver run compared to the Squale Matic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Ice Diver uses the Seiko 6R35 and the Squale Matic uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Seiko Ice DivervsSquale Matic

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Seiko Ice Diver

MSRP $900

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MSRP $1,595

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ice Diver45mm

Matic44mm

Power Reserve

Ice Diver70h

Matic38h

Water Resistance

Ice Diver200m

Matic600m

MSRP

Ice Diver$900

Matic$1,595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

LumiBrite

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 6R35

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

70h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$900

$1,595

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